TPP473: April Market Update

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It’s the April Market Update 

It’s our favourite time of the month! 

Rob & Rob are bringing you the April Market Update and wow what a busy month it’s been! With the Spring Statement, interest rate rises, huge inflation levels and much more - the guys have got their work cut-out... 

They’ll even be revealing the one piece of HUGE news that no-one is talking about, which is bonkers because it has the potential to completely change the UK property market! 

You can find all the links you need and get stuck in below: 

Policy 

Spring Statement: Key points at a glance 

Consultation on proposal to withdraw Financial Policy Committee’s mortgage affordability test published 

Interest Rate 

Interest rates rise again to counter higher prices 

Property industry reacts to latest Bank of England interest rate hike 

Market 

UK House Price Index - Zoopla 

Proportion of new homes sold off-plan rises: Hamptons 

Rental Market 

London exodus reverses as rental demand climbs in Q1 

Massive London rent rise takes UK average growth over 10% 

Private rents rise at fastest annual rate in more than five years 

More properties are being bought by landlords, so why aren’t there more rentals? 

Cladding Crisis 

Housebuilders and Gove close to deal on cladding repairs 

MPs admit it’s unfair for landlords to pay for cladding removal 

Landlords / Register 

Plans revealed to speed up possessions for landlords – FOUR years after consultation 

Vast majority of tenants satisfied with renting 

Hub Extra  

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